A group of around 30 Algerians watched the Algeria vs. Germany round of 16 match at the Arab Cultural Center in San Jose.

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A group of around 30 Algerians watched the Algeria vs. Germany...

A group of around 30 Algerians watched the Algeria vs. Germany... Photo-6538442.88878 - SFGate

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Before the match, some in attendance picked what they felt would be the final score of the game. Most picked Algeria to win.

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Before the match, some in attendance picked what they felt would be...

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The prize was this beautiful tart cake made by Souad Medjoubi that looked like the Algeria flag. It was made of kiwi, banana and strawberry. However because of Ramadan, it could not be enjoyed until sundown.

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The prize was this beautiful tart cake made by Souad Medjoubi that...

The prize was this beautiful tart cake made by Souad Medjoubi that... Photo-6538445.88878 - SFGate

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Algerian Anis Cherif of Campbell watches the Algeria vs. Germany round of 16 match at the Arab Cultural Center in San Jose.